We went on a Trolley tour of Marathon and the guide on that tour told us about the tour of the Seven Mile Bridge. So the next day we scheduled a tour of the Seven Mile Bridge and Pigeon Isle. CT our tour guide was amazing and very informative. We got to ride in a small train to Pigeon Isle and after her presentation we were able to walk around and take photos at our own pace.

This was a "bucket" list item for us. So thankful we finally drove the Florida Keys. We walked a short distance out on the Old Seven Mile Bridge and took several photos. Just learning the history and realizing that it was originally a railroad system was fascinating. It was interesting while driving the new Seven Mile Bridge to see the different styles of the base of the Old Seven Mile Bridge as well. The water is so beautiful and the fact you are traveling over the Gulf/Ocean made it even more interesting. We did not do the trolley tour that goes to Pigeon Key although that may have been very interesting. Our timing did not work out for it. The trolley tour stand is before you reach the Seven Mile bridge area - on the right as traveling south. This is definately worth stopping to walk out and see.

Great Exercise! We decided to bike on the newly refurbished 7 mile bridge. It's a beautiful bike ride...the spectacular water colors make the walk/bike path an added value. The path is actually only 2.5 miles each way and the path is clearly marked for you! ENJOY

We drove the Keys on a Friday in March 2024. Traffic wasn't too bad as we were driving Seven Mile Bridge around 2pm and 5pm. If you're looking for a great photo of Seven Mile Bridge, you'll want to stop either before or after and get a photo from the side. While you are actually on the bridge it is difficult to show the expansiveness of the bridge. You'll get the best colors of the water from about 11am to 3pm while there is full sun.

History, weather, Florida Keys, tropical life.. everything wrapped up into this bridge! When you're driving down to key west, if you don't take time to really appreciate this bridge while you're driving, and appreciate the remnants of the old bridge next to it, you're missing out. Do your homework and read up on it online, or even better, stop at a local restaurant or bar, spend some money there and help the local economy and enjoy the local seafood, and learn about the 7 Mile bridge, you won't be disappointed!